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4. Alice, Ho Miu Ling, Nethersole Hospital 1. Participation in political reforms in Hong
Kong and in the drafting of the Basic
It was founded by the London Missionary Laws;
Society in 1887. It has just finished celebrating 2. Promotion of Civic Education;
its First Centennial. Because of its dated 3. Protection of the Livelihood of the
facilities as well as extremely crowded Masses;
condition, and since Hong Kong Island is now 4. Renewal of local congregations;
well provided for with hospital beds, its 5. Strengthening of inter-church co­
Executive Committee has decided to relocate operation.
it in Tai Po.
To implement these mission priorities, the
Church must have a far-reaching vision and
an open mind, and pool together its
5. Christian Family Service Centre
resources, so that everyone can work together
It was started as a case work centre by the to put into practice and continue these mission
United Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. in 1955. priorities.
Now it has become a multi-service agency
If the church is to stand firm and bear
serving the Kwun Tong District.
witness to God in a turbulent society, it must,
on the one hand, rely on the presence and
guidance of the Holy Spirit, and on the other,
6. Health Concern Committee
build up a free and open atmosphere within
It was started by a group of concerned the Church so as to enable Christians to
Christian health workers in 1984 with the full discover their gifts and exercise their collective
support of the Council. The committee's strength for the glory of God and the benefit of
concern is to promote health education humankind.
among local citizens on the one hand and
seek to have meaningful exchange with China Although Hong Kong Christian Council's
resources are limited, we nevertheless have
on health related matters on the other hand.
The committee is proceeding with its dedicated and able staff and volunteers. With
registration under the Society Ordinance. all earnestness I ask all representatives of the
member bodies of the Council and members
of the Executive Committee to give the staff
and volunteers greater opportunity and leeway
to perform their duties with flexibility and
EPILO G U E
assurance, in accordance with the need of the
community of Hong Kong. I believe the
Today is 30th June 1987. Ten years from relationship between the Executive Committee
now the sovereignty and administration of and the staff is not one of employer and
Hong Kong will revert to China. In this brief employee, and the linkage between members
decade ahead, the people of Hong Kong will of the Executive Committee and members of
face and handle many important tasks in order the other committees and commissions is not
to achieve a smooth transition. What should purely an organizational one in a hierarchy. We
the Church of Hong Kong do here and now? are a丨丨 servants in the household of God. We
I believe the five mission priorities laid down by all have to respond to the call of God and are
the Mid-Decade Mission Consultation which
was held eighteen months ago are still ultimately accountable to Him alone.
releveant to the Church today. The five mission May God lead and bless us all.
priorities are: 30th June 1987

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